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Anything for Sleep!

“Twinkle, Twinkle” will no longer do. The only lullabies L will accept lately are ones about superheros. Problem: there are no lullabies about superheros. So, I make them up. Here’s my latest, to the tune of “You are my Sunshine”:

You are my Batman,
my only Batman.
You dress as Bruce Wayne
during the day.
But when there’s bad guys
you go to the Batcave.
And you get your super cool Bat-tools.

You use your Batarangs,
and the Bat-mobile.
And you wear a cape,
though you don’t fly.
You are always there
when the city needs you,
when you see your symbol in the sky.

You are my Batman,
my only Batman.
You dress as Bruce Wayne
during the day.
Your friends are Superman
and even Wonder Woman.
And together you all save the day.

Thank you. Thank you, very much.

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Awesome. Love the props for wonder woman – currently Miss Bug’s fave. She was WW for Halloween and wears the costume as much as possible. It’s even become more dear to her than her princess costumes. However, Bug is quick to point out that WW actually is a princess – an amazon princess! Who saves people! And is strong and smart! And has great hair!

Oh my gosh, so glad I’m not the only one who makes up weird songs! My son is in love with Batman, but never thought of the lullaby. I bought him his own cape (I recommend http://www.powercapes.com, I bought a different one from somewhere else that didn’t last. Waste of $30) and he wears that while we read. Read 800 books. Or until Mommy runs out of patience. 🙂

or if you’re desparate to potty train a kid, here’s to the tune of “take me out the ballgame”

Take me off to the potty
Take me off to go pee
Buy me some wipes and a potty seat
I will tell every one that I meet
For it’s root, root, root for the toddler
When he goes we’ll rejoice
For it’s ONE! TWO! THREE! times you’ve peed
so now raise your voice! Hurray!!!!

And that, my friends, was the crowning achievement of my motherly creativity. Which has now all but disappeared. 🙂

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